PIO Fire

Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Robert Navarro. I have been in the fire service for 28 years. I am 47, and originally from Highland Park down in the Los Angeles area. How long have you been a dispatcher? 22 years, including 19 years with VCFD Why did you become a dispatcher? I … Read more

Can you tell us a little about yourself? I was born and raised in Ventura County and currently live in Camarillo. I graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a BS in Forestry and Natural Resources. My husband Brett is a middle school teacher here in Camarillo and we have been married for 25 … Read more

Tell us a little about yourself. I am Travis Kelsey. I am married and have an 8-year-old son. My wife is Shanelle, and my son is Kolton. They are my reason for everything I do. I love playing guitar, riding my Harley (I have a 2021 Road Glide Special) and spending time with my family. … Read more

Tell us a little about yourself. I was born and raised in Ventura County. My husband Steven and I live in Camarillo where we both grew up. I have 3 grown sons, 2 stepdaughters, 2 soon to be daughters-in-law, 3 grandsons and a 1 yr. old granddaughter. We stay busy!  In our down time we … Read more

Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Ann Marie Cafuentes. I am a mother to two beautiful children, my son Vincent Ryu and my daughter Jade Elizabeth. I have been married to my high school sweetheart Armando for 12 years. I am a proud Filipino American and have a German Shepherd named Harley. … Read more

Tell us a little about yourself. Hi all, my name is Brittany, my coworkers call me CLIFFY, BRL, or Lavallee. I am from Simi Valley and very proud to be a resident of Ventura County. My favorite sports teams are the Dodgers and the Rams! I enjoy paddleboarding, playing with my goddaughters, spending time with … Read more

Fire Communications Center Answered 100,348 emergency Calls in 2021 A 64-year-old man stops breathing while working out at the gym. A pregnant woman’s baby won’t wait for her to get to the hospital. A 50-year-old man collapses while hiking and his heart stops beating. In each case, the “first first-responder” was a Ventura County Fire … Read more

Cook was selected after a nationwide recruitment. A panel of four outside raters interviewed the most qualified applicants and concluded, “Chief Cook was the clear and obvious choice.” [Read more]

CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department honored 17 people Thursday, Feb. 10, for lifesaving service to county residents as part of the 26th Annual VCFD Awards, which also recognized firefighters and employees of the year for the agency. “Each of these people has gone above and beyond in their service to our community,” … Read more

After a nationwide recruitment, Dustin Gardner has been appointed as the next County Fire Chief. Appointed by the County Executive Officer, with the concurrence of the Board of Supervisors, he will be the 12th Fire Chief in the County Fire Department’s 94-year history. He will be responsible for the protection of life and property from … Read more